producer:

Liber Pater Cirò

varietal:

Other

vintage:

2006

country:

Italy

region:

Sicilily

price:

$10-20

rating (1-4):

2 - it's bearable

comments:

VC: This family winery is driven by a passion for crafting quality wines. Far from rustic, this modern winery on the west side of Sicily employs state-of-the-art winemaking tools to achieve their lofty goals. Dry with a medium body, this velvety smooth Nero d’Avola is redolent with red cherry, mixed berry and spicy pepper aromas and flavors leading to a long, fresh finish. My note: Full-bodied deep purple plums and black cherries with a blanket of smoky oak. Day, brooding, temperamental and interesting. Food matches: grilled veal chops, risotto.